جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ndungi Wa Mungaiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social Work
• Human Rights
• Social Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ndungi Wa Mungai is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the School of Social Work and Arts, Charles Sturt University (CSU), where he has taught since February 2010. His academic profile combines extensive practical social work experience with rigorous scholarly contributions in social justice, human rights, and community development. His educational qualifications include: PhD in Social Work (Deakin University, 2011) - Thesis: 'The Health and Well-being of Young Sudanese Men in Melbourne' Master of Social Work (RMIT University) Bachelor of Social Work (University of Melbourne) Master of Agricultural Studies (University of Melbourne) Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (University of Nairobi) Graduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching (Charles Sturt University) Research interests focus on critical social work domains including refugee integration, migrant ageing, trauma recovery, gender-based violence, and poverty alleviation. His methodology emphasizes community-engaged participatory action research, particularly with vulnerable populations in regional Australia. Current projects address food insecurity in Wagga District and ageing among migrant communities through CSU Community University Partnership grants. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal thematic concentration on trauma-informed care systems, innovative educational approaches during crises, gendered violence interventions, and intergenerational wellbeing. Key trends include decolonizing social work practice, Ubuntu philosophy applications, and rights-based frameworks for marginalized groups across Australian and international contexts. Professional recognition includes: Excellence in Teaching - Team Award (2020) for Social Work Residential School innovation As a registered HDR supervisor, he guides PhD, DSW, and Masters candidates on topics including Ugandan HIV responses and stepmother identity. His external examiner roles span Monash University, Fort Hare University, Griffith University, and RMIT University. Research grants focus on community-driven solutions to food security and migrant ageing challenges. He actively contributes to the Environmental and Social Justice Research Group and Social Work and Social Development Research Alliance (SWASDRA), fostering interdisciplinary collaborations on de-colonizing methodologies and cross-cultural practice models.

• Heritage Preservation
• Cultural Rights
• Human Rights
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ky Gentry is a Lecturer in Political Science and International Relations at the University of Western Australia's School of Social Sciences. He joined UWA in July 2016 after roles as a Lecturer and Post-Doctoral Fellow at ANU, and as a Political Research Fellow at Ruskin College, Oxford. His research bridges heritage studies, history, and politics, focusing on cultural rights, historic preservation, and the socio-political dimensions of heritage. Research Interests: Human rights (particularly cultural rights) Historic preservation and its political implications Decolonization and indigenous heritage Digital pedagogy in higher education Current Projects: "The Presence of the Past": Examines Australia’s historic preservation growth from 1960-2010 and its impact on community identity. "Cultural Rights, Human Rights": Addresses marginalized cultural rights within international frameworks, with case studies in the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania. "Keeping Places": Explores Australian heritage politics from colonization to the 20th century. Grants and Funding: Australian Research Council DECRA (2015-2018) CASS Postdoctoral Fellowship (ANU, 2011-2014) Labs/Teams: Collaborates on the National Industry PhD Program’s project on First Nations cultural heritage in energy transitions.

• Contemporary Philosophy
• Jewish Philosophy
• Critical Legal Studies
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Przemysław Tacik is an Assistant Professor at the Department of European Philosophy, Jagiellonian University. He serves as Director of the Nomos Center for International Studies on Law, Culture and Power, while also participating in academic leadership roles such as coordinator of English-language studies at the Jagiellonian University Institute of International Relations, Dean's representative for safety and anti-discrimination, and disciplinary spokesman for students. His scholarship bridges philosophy, law, and sociology through critical theoretical frameworks. Academic Background : PhD in Philosophy (2014) and Law (2016); National School of Judiciary and Public Prosecution training (2014) International Experience : Visiting professor at Columbia University, SUNY Buffalo, Université de Nice, Université Paris-1, Université d'Orléans, Heidelberg University, Max-Planck-Institut für ausländisches öffentliches Recht und Völkerrecht, Salzburg University, Higher School of Economics Moscow, and University of Lisbon Research Focus : Critical analysis of sovereignty and legal form through deconstruction (Derrida), Agamben's exception theory, and Lacanian psychoanalysis. Key areas include self-determination in international law, modern Jewish philosophy (especially Edmond Jabès), biopolitics in populist governance, and the paradoxes of human rights enforcement in the Mediterranean borderlands. Scientific Projects : Led NCN grant on 'The Rights of Nations to Self-Determination' (2020-2023); participated in EU Horizon 2020 'EU3D' project (2019-2022); coordinated Erasmus+ 'OpenSpace' initiative (2017-2019); translated seminal work on Jabès' Jewish philosophy (2015-2019); involved in Polish Academy of Sciences detention centers research (2018-2021). Awards & Scholarships : Minister of Science and Higher Education scholarship for outstanding young scientists (2018-2020) DAAD scholarship (2020) French government scholarship (2018) START Foundation for Polish Science scholarship (2015)

Erik Mustadمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• British and American Culture and Politics
• Northern Ireland Conflict
• Simulation Games in Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erik Mustad serves as Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Translation at the University of Agder, Norway. With extensive experience across Norwegian higher education institutions including the University of Oslo and Telemark College, he teaches British and American culture, history, and politics within teacher training programs and discipline-specific courses (EN-153, EN-157, EN-159, EN-444, EN-457), while supervising BA and MA students in these fields and English didactics. His research spans British and American cultural and political studies, with specialized focus on the Northern Ireland conflict. He pioneers the application of historical simulation games like Reacting to the Past as high-impact teaching tools for English language education and American studies. Additional research explores indigenous communities across New Zealand, Canada, the USA, and Australia, examining historical colonization patterns, decolonization processes, and contemporary socio-political conditions. Recent publications demonstrate innovative pedagogical approaches integrating game-based learning for American studies education, highlighting how simulation techniques enhance cultural understanding and language acquisition among Norwegian students. His scholarly work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications in cross-cultural education. Mustad maintains significant public engagement as an expert commentator for Norwegian media, regularly contributing analysis on British politics, culture, and history to major outlets including NRK, VG, Aftenposten, and Fædrelandsvennen, with documented media appearances spanning over 264 articles in 2022 alone.

Sonya Dyerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Futurity
• Black Futures
• Science Fiction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sonya Dyer is a Lecturer in the Department of Art at Goldsmiths College, University of London. As a Somerset House Studios Resident, she combines moving image, sculpture, and writing to investigate centering mechanisms in future narratives. Her work has been exhibited at Venice Architecture Biennale, Whitechapel Gallery, and Site Gallery. PhD (Middlesex University, 2021) Whitney Museum of American Art: Independent Study Program (2013) BA Fine Art (Goldsmiths College, University of London, 2011) Research focuses on: Black futures through science fiction Trans-temporal cultural alliances Space architecture and ethics Decolonial techno-mythologies Post-scarcity ecological imaginaries Her 2024-25 works include commissions for The Box (Plymouth) and LAS Art Foundation (Berlin), alongside keynotes at Feminist Centre for Racial Justice and UCL’s Bartlett School. Academic outputs emphasize speculative fiction’s role in reimagining Black feminist futures. Arts Council England DYCP (2024) Arts Foundation Futures Award Finalist (2021) Arts Council England Project Grant (2019) Supervises PhD candidates in Black futurity, speculative practice, and ecological fiction. Collaborates with space architects and European artist networks through Room to Bloom and Alchemy Film and Arts.

Wendy Petersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Human Development
• Cultural Development
• Bio-Psycho-Social Determinants of Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wendy Peters is an Adjunct Faculty member at Antioch University with a rich academic background in transpersonal psychology and Indigenous studies. Originally from Hawaii, she earned her PhD and MA in Psychology/Transpersonal Studies from Sofia University (formerly Institute of Transpersonal Psychology) and a B.S. in Electronics Management from Southern Illinois University. Education : PhD in Psychology (2011), MA in Transpersonal Studies (2006), B.S. in Electronics Management (1990) Her research focuses on bio-psycho-social determinants of health for vulnerable populations, with particular emphasis on Indigenous women's experiences , intergenerational trauma , and culturally grounded mentoring models. She combines systems thinking with traditional Indigenous knowledge to address health disparities and promote cultural revitalization. Dr. Peters has published extensively on topics such as Indigenous soul wounding, cultural mentoring, and health equity. Her recent publications (2014-2022) demonstrate a consistent focus on Indigenous health , trauma recovery , and cultural preservation through academic and traditional knowledge frameworks. She has presented at numerous APA conventions and specialized conferences including topics on: Systemic racism in psychology Indigenous women's wisdom Cultural mentoring approaches Historical trauma impacts Indigenist leadership models Health disparities reduction

Jonatan Kurzwellyمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Radicalization and Deradicalization
• Extremism Prevention
• Social and Personal Identity
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jonatan Kurzwelly is a Senior Researcher and Head of the Research Group Radicalization, Terrorism, and Extremism Prevention at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF), part of the Leibniz Association. He is also affiliated with the Research Department Glocal Junctions and holds academic ties with the University of the Free State, South Africa, and the University of Göttingen, Germany. PhD in Social Anthropology, University of St Andrews, UK (2017) MA in Anthropological Research, University of Manchester, UK (2013) BA in Cultural Anthropology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland (2012) His research centers on radicalization and deradicalization processes, social and personal identity, social essentialism, nationalism, and the ethical dimensions of handling human remains from colonial contexts. He explores how identity politics intersect with extremism and postcolonial justice. His recent publications reflect a strong thematic focus on the restitution of human remains, provenance research, and the persistence of essentialist thinking in both extremist ideologies and academic collections. He employs ethnographic and interdisciplinary methodologies to analyze identity formation in contexts such as Nueva Germania, Paraguay, and post-apartheid South Africa. Dr. Kurzwelly has received recognition through editorial roles and leadership in international academic bodies, including serving as Chair of the Commission on the Study of Divisiveness, Discrimination and Marginalisation (SDDM) at the International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences (IUAES) since 2021. He actively mentors researchers and collaborates across institutions. His work includes leading projects on deradicalization and the conceptualization of mortal remains, and he contributes to public discourse through PRIF’s blog and public lectures. He is involved in several research networks and projects, including collaborations with the Centre for Advanced Study in Oslo and the Museum Fünf Kontinente in Munich, reflecting his engagement with both academic and public institutions on issues of historical justice and identity.

• Qualitative Research Methodologies
• Educational Politics and Policy
• Educational Leadership for Social Justice
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jeong-Eun Rhee is a Professor of Education at Long Island University, affiliated with the College of Education, Information and Technology. Her scholarly work spans critical educational theory, qualitative methodologies, and transnational justice. Educational Background: B.A., Educational Psychology, Ewha Women's University, Seoul, Korea M.A., Educational Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Ph.D., School of Educational Policy and Leadership, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Rhee’s research centers on qualitative research methodologies , educational politics and policy , and social justice in local and global contexts. She critically engages with postcolonial and decolonizing theories , exploring how race, gender, class, immigration, and religion intersect in educational spaces. Her work emphasizes transformative pedagogy and the reimagining of citizenship and identity in transnational contexts. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in global citizenship education , decolonial praxis , and reflexive methodologies . Themes include the critique of neoliberalism in education, the spiritual dimensions of decolonization, and the narratives of marginalized subjects in higher education. Her scholarship often appears in leading qualitative and critical education journals. Scientific Contributions: Editor, Promiscuous Feminist Methodologies in Education (Routledge, 2015) Co-editor, Promiscuous (use of) feminist methodologies , Special Issue, International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (2013) Co-editor, De/colonizing education: Examining transnational localities , Special Issue, IJQSE (2006) Rhee has made significant editorial and collaborative contributions, particularly in advancing feminist and decolonial methodologies in education. She has not listed formal advisees, but her collaborative works suggest mentorship and intellectual leadership. Her research is deeply interdisciplinary, drawing from sociology, postcolonial studies, and critical theory. She has not disclosed specific grants, but her sustained publication record indicates active scholarly engagement. Rhee is not associated with a specific lab or research team, but her work contributes to international dialogues on justice-oriented education.

Andrea Di Micheleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary History
• History Didactics
• Fascism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrea Di Michele is a Professor at the Faculty of Educational Sciences , Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. His work focuses on contemporary history , particularly South Tyrol , Fascism , and border regions . Education: Universities of Bologna, Tübingen, and Torino (doctorate and habilitation in contemporary history) Current research: History didactics, regional history, and memory-shaping in European periphery His publications explore themes like Fascist colonization projects ( Terra italiana ), Italianization policies , and transnational soldier narratives . He was appointed Scientific Director of Istituto Nazionale F. Parri network in 2025. Scientific Awards Scientific Director, Istituto Nazionale F. Parri (2025-2028) His Google Scholar bibliography (2025-2023) reveals consistent focus on border regions , historiography , and post-dictatorship reconciliation . He teaches courses on history didactics for primary education and qualitative research methodology .

Sarah Schraderمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bioarchaeology
• Osteoarchaeology
• Early Modern Western Europe
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sarah Schrader is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University, where she serves as Head of the Laboratory for Human Osteoarchaeology. Her academic journey began with a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2006), followed by an MS (2010) and PhD (2013) in Anthropology from Purdue University. She has held academic positions at Western Michigan University, University of California Santa Cruz, University of Notre Dame, and Leiden University since 2017, where she was promoted to Associate Professor in 2024. Dr. Schrader's educational background includes: PhD in Anthropology, Purdue University (2013), with distinction MS in Anthropology, Purdue University (2010), with distinction BA, University of California, Santa Barbara (2006), with honors Her research focuses on the bioarchaeological analysis of human skeletal remains to address questions about everyday life, social inequality, health, disease, migration, and activity patterns in past societies. Dr. Schrader employs both macroscopic and biomolecular approaches, including isotopic analysis, proteomics, and CT scanning, to investigate diet, mobility, stress, and health in ancient populations. Her work spans multiple geographic regions including the Nile Valley (Egypt and Sudan), the Low Countries (Netherlands and Belgium), and other European and South American sites. She has worked on multiple international projects across The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Sudan, Egypt, Chile, Portugal, and the United States. Dr. Schrader's recent publications reveal a strong focus on the intersection of social inequality and health outcomes in historical populations, particularly in the Dutch post-medieval period. Her work combines skeletal analysis with biomolecular techniques to examine how socioeconomic status impacted health, respiratory conditions, and physical stress. She also maintains a significant research program in Nubian archaeology, investigating state formation, colonial encounters, and daily life in ancient Sudan and Egypt. Her 2024 publication 'Decolonizing Bioarchaeology in Sudan' demonstrates her commitment to ethical approaches in the study of human remains from formerly colonized regions. Dr. Schrader has received numerous scientific awards that highlight her contributions to both research and teaching: Mentorship Award, British Association for Osteoarchaeology and Biological Anthropology Association (2023) Emerging Voice Award, College of Liberal Arts, Purdue University (2022) The (Dutch) University Teaching Qualification, Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs (BKO) (2019) Early Career Award, Paleopathology Association (2016) Accessibility Leadership Award, University of California, Santa Cruz (2016) As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Schrader has supervised numerous PhD and MSc students, with many completing theses on topics related to osteoarchaeology, paleopathology, and bioarchaeology. She currently leads several major research projects, including the NWO VIDI-funded 'Embodied Inequality' project (2021-2026), which examines the health impacts of socioeconomic inequality in ancient Kush, and the NWO XS grant 'The Evolution of Stress' (2024-2025), which investigates ancient stress hormones. Her laboratory work combines traditional osteological methods with cutting-edge CT scanning and biomolecular techniques to extract maximum information from human skeletal remains. Dr. Schrader leads the Laboratory for Human Osteoarchaeology at Leiden University, which serves as a hub for research on human skeletal remains from various time periods and geographic regions. The lab facilitates collaborative research with institutions including the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), where they conduct CT scanning of skeletal material to study bone quality through time. Her team also collaborates with international partners in Sudan, Egypt, Chile, and the United States on various archaeological projects.

Matthew Stevensمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval economic history
• Medieval legal history
• Medieval colonization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matthew Stevens is an Associate Professor in History at Swansea University's School of Culture and Communication, specializing in medieval social, legal, and economic history. His research examines everyday life in the Middle Ages with particular focus on marginalized groups, colonization patterns, and ethnic discrimination in medieval societies. Research Focus Stevens investigates the intersection of law, economy, and social identity in medieval Europe, particularly through comparative studies of colonial settlements in Wales, Ireland, Prussia, and Livonia. His work analyzes: The economic agency of women under coverture laws Ethnic discrimination in English-colonized territories Credit systems during economic crises Urban development in conquered regions Petition systems in colonial towns Publications Overview Stevens' scholarship demonstrates consistent focus on legal discrimination, economic systems in colonial contexts, and urban development patterns across medieval Europe. His recent comparative work examines parallel structures in Welsh and Prussian settlements under foreign rule. Awards and Recognition Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2012) Donald W. Sutherland Prize finalist (2010) Eileen Power Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Oxford University Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffydd Memorial Prize (2005) Research Leadership Stevens has secured £149,680 in competitive grants including: British Academy funding for 'Jim Crow in Medieval Wales' (£7,931) Polish National Agency grant for colonial comparison study (£49,400) ESRC award for women's economic history research (£81,349) He currently supervises doctoral projects on decolonization in medieval Wales and nationalism during the English Civil War.

Mine Nur Küçükمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• International Relations
• International Politics
• International Relations Theories
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mine Nur Küçük is an Assistant Professor at Yeditepe University , affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences and the Department of Political Science and International Relations. She holds a PhD in International Relations from Bilkent University (2011-2018) and a Master's degree from the University of Nottingham (2024-2024). Her research focuses on postcolonial and feminist perspectives in International Relations , critical security studies , and the role of Global South in global politics. Education: PhD in International Relations (Bilkent University, 2011-2018) MA in International Relations (University of Nottingham, 2024-2024) BA in International Relations (Middle East Technical University, 2004-2009) Research Interests include redefining security beyond Eurocentric frameworks, analyzing refugee policies through postcolonial lenses, and exploring how non-core states like Turkey conceptualize global politics. Her work often intersects with gender studies , discourse analysis , and critical theory . Conference Participation highlights her engagement with Global IR, including presentations on topics like 'Postcolonial and Decolonial Approaches' at the 16th Pan-European Conference (2023) and 'Popular Culture and IR' at the 7th Global International Studies Conference (2024). Teaching includes courses on International Relations Theories , Critical Security Studies , and Applied Research in Political Science at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels since 2018.

Michele Buzonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioarchaeology
• Ancient Nile Valley Studies
• Sociopolitical Change Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michele Buzon is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Purdue University, specializing in bioarchaeology and ancient Nile Valley studies. Her research explores sociopolitical transitions, migration patterns, and biocultural adaptation through skeletal analysis. University of California Santa Barbara (PhD in Anthropology) Loyola University Chicago (BA in Anthropology) Research Focus: Buzon combines isotopic and skeletal data to study Egyptian-Nubian interactions, health impacts of colonialism, and identity formation. Her work at Tombos (Sudan) examines mortuary practices and human mobility through strontium/oxygen isotopes. Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize isotopic analysis for migration tracking, paleopathology of trauma/disease, and decolonizing archaeological scholarship. Topics include post-mortem alteration, climate change effects, and intersectional identities in antiquity. Scientific Awards: University Faculty Scholar, Purdue Grants: Funded by the National Science Foundation, National Geographic Society, American Philosophical Society, Institute for Bioarchaeology, and Killam Trust. Her fieldwork at Tombos involves collaborative analysis of skeletal remains curated at Purdue.

Leanne Trapedo Simsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Peace and Justice Studies
• Critical Prison Studies
• Restorative Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leanne Trapedo Sims is the Daniel J. Logan Associate Professor of Peace and Justice and Chair of the Peace and Justice program at Knox College, where she has served since 2021. She directs the Prison Education program at Henry Hill Correctional Center and is developing an Inside-Out Prison Exchange program, focusing on critical carceral studies and abolition within an interdisciplinary peace and justice framework. Professor Sims earned her Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (2017), with additional graduate degrees in Education (Fordham University, 2006), Performance Studies (New York University, 1997), and Creative Writing (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1991), plus a B.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research interrogates intersections of gender, Indigeneity, violence, and state power in colonized Hawai‘i through feminist ethnography. She examines critical prison studies, restorative justice, and queer Indigeneities, with fieldwork conducted at Hawai‘i's Women's Correctional Community Center (2012-2016). Her work emphasizes community-based activism and coalition building to transform carceral systems. Professor Sims' publications, including her 2023 Duke University Press book and articles in Signs and Frontiers, consistently bridge academic scholarship with creative expression. Her work explores incarcerated women's resistance through prison writing while incorporating poetry and nonfiction to address trauma, identity, and decolonial justice frameworks across diverse cultural contexts. Her major recognitions include: Envisioning Justice grants from Illinois Humanities (2021-2023, totaling $25,550) American Dissertation Fellowship from AAUW ($20,000, 2016) Nomination for National Women’s Studies Association First Book Prize (2018) Creative Nonfiction prize, Ian MacMillan Writing Contest (2015) Multiple University of Hawai‘i dissertation awards (2013-2015) As program chair and Prison Education director, Professor Sims mentors students through hands-on engagement with carceral justice initiatives. She has secured significant grant funding for community partnerships and is developing curriculum centered on abolitionist frameworks, with a focus on preparing students for activism through the nascent Inside-Out program. Professor Sims is establishing foundational work for a Restorative Justice Laboratory at Knox College, envisioned as an incubator for activists, artists, and impacted communities addressing mass incarceration in Galesburg and Chicago. This initiative builds on her Hawai‘i research and Walls to Bridges training to create community-driven solutions for reparative justice.

Christine Massingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Immigrant and Refugee Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Cross-Cultural Pedagogy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christine Massing is Professor and Chair of Early Childhood Education at the University of Regina's Faculty of Education, concurrently serving as Associate Dean for Academic & Student Experience in the Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research. Her office is located in CK 227.17. Her research examines: Cultural disjunctures experienced by immigrant/refugee teachers in Western early childhood education systems Globalization and colonization impacts on indigenous knowledges in teacher education Cross-cultural studies spanning Canada, Colombia, and Namibia Additional interests include ethnography, professional identity construction, instructional strategies, refugee family engagement, and cross-cultural play dynamics. Contact: Email: Grad.AssocDean@uregina.ca or Christine.Massing@uregina.ca Phone: 306-337-2939